California Annals of 1853
Letters from Harry Love stating that his rangers shot and killed Joaquin Murietta who was identified by one of the rangers. He states he is certain that the head he has in his possession is the leader Murrieta. Several others have stated that it was someone named Joaquin but not Murrieta and that Joaquin Murrieta escaped to Mexico.
Source:
Pony Express Courier
Date: 1942-07
Type:
NEWS
Coverage:
- 1940s
- 1850s
Identifier: Fe-BEN-Murrieta-54
Collection
Citation
“California Annals of 1853.” Pony Express Courier. 1942-07. SCPL Local History. https://history.santacruzpl.org/omeka/items/show/137902. Accessed 24 Jan. 2026.
